GOOD WORK BROMLEY EXCHANGE

A brand-new employment and skills centre has been launched at London South East Colleges’ Orpington Campus.

The ‘Good Work Bromley Exchange’ has been created through a unique partnership with the College, the London Borough of Bromley and Local London (the GLA), Bromley Mencap and CASPA.

Working with the Department for Work and Pensions, Maximus, Bromley Well, local housing associations and other local charities, the initiative is aimed at supporting people from across the borough who may be struggling to gain employment. This includes those with additional needs such as autism and mental health challenges.

Experts from the partner organisations and the college will be on hand at the Good Work Bromley Exchange to provide specialist support for anyone who needs it. There will be many opportunities on offer for applicants, including referral onto courses at London South East Colleges and progression into employment via Work Skills Programmes and Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs).

Neil Coates, Deputy Principal Adults, Enterprise and Employability at LSEC spoke to attendees about the project and the benefits it will have. He said: “This is such an exciting project, which will help people of all ages from across the Borough access training and employment opportunities. This will enable them to gain the skills and knowledge needed to get into the workplace, achieve their career ambitions and fulfil their potential.

“Working in partnership with the council, the DWP, local charities and employers is a fantastic example of collaboration – together we can have a greater impact and support more local people.”

The Good Work Bromley Exchange is keen to get more employers involved, so please do get in touch if you can help and would be interested in supporting local people into work.

For further information please contact: goodworkbromley@lsec.ac.uk